1. What do the Japanese American internment and the Zoot Suit Riots both reveal about life in California during World War II?
- A. That everyone in California worked together peacefully for the war.
- B. That the state's economy became weaker during the war.
- C. That the period was also marked by prejudice and social conflict.
- D. That new laws were passed to protect all citizens equally.
2. After the Zoot Suit Riots, a special committee reported to the governor of California that what was a major cause of the conflict?
- A. The style of clothing worn by young people
- B. Disagreements over jobs in the defense industry
- C. Racism and prejudice against Mexican Americans
- D. Competition for housing in Los Angeles
3. The two internment camps in California, Tule Lake and Manzanar, were located in what kind of environment?
- A. In busy city centers
- B. Along the coastline
- C. In remote desert areas
- D. In lush mountain forests
4. In an effort to stop the Zoot Suit Riots, what unusual action did the Los Angeles city council take?
- A. It banned all military personnel from the city.
- B. It made wearing a zoot suit illegal.
- C. It closed all public streets after dark.
- D. It organized a peace parade.
5. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, what action did the U.S. government take against Japanese Americans on the West Coast due to widespread fear?
- A. They were asked to serve as special advisors to the military.
- B. They were forced to leave their homes and move into guarded camps.
- C. They were given extra protection by the government.
- D. They were required to move to cities in the middle of the country.
6. After World War II, California's economy started to depend less on farming and more on what type of industry?
- A. Tourism and entertainment
- B. Jobs in factories and manufacturing
- C. Mining for silver and other metals
- D. Building ships for foreign countries
7. What were the new communities of homes built outside of large cities for the growing population called?
- A. Downtowns
- B. Suburbs
- C. Farmlands
- D. City centers
8. What was one major result of the population boom in California following World War II?
- A. The state became one of the most populated in the nation.
- B. Many people decided to leave California to find jobs elsewhere.
- C. The state's economy returned to being based only on farming.
- D. Fewer military bases were needed in the state after the war.
9. Before World War II, California's economy was mostly based on farming. What was it mainly based on after the war?
- A. Fishing
- B. Building new homes
- C. Manufacturing
- D. International trade
10. To provide housing for many new families after the war, where were large new communities often built?
- A. On land far away from any existing towns.
- B. In the center of already crowded cities.
- C. In areas just outside of the main cities.
- D. Directly next to the state's largest farms.